Welcome
The Kingdom Builders experience is a complete approach to "hands-on" missions for teenagers. KB is a non-profit corporation that provides mission opportunities to churches while providing free labor to communities in need. We hope that you will be inspired by what you see on the web. It is our goal and mission to show the love of Christ by meeting the physical needs of those who cannot. It is also our goal to keep the cost of these experiences low for your group. Thank you in advance for your consideration and willingness to get involved with touching people's lives through Kingdom Builders.
Why Involve Youth In Missions?
There are many things in which teenagers could be involved. Missions does not rank at the top of the list for many. However, after an individual has participated in a Kingdom Builders project it is obvious that they realize the importance of service to others.
Teenagers have the courage to step out of their comfort zones. KB provides them the avenue for this to happen through the experience of service to their neighbors. The experience brings about the value of faith in God and the Christlike life.
We are strong believers that mission action is not just for adults. Many people have the misconception that teenagers cannot do the work on a construction site. Our answer to that is, “Watch this.” KB participants have proven themselves willing and efficient when it comes to construction and repairs. It gives them confidence and courage to take on tasks year round.
The History of Kingdom Builders
After 8 years of projects, Kingdom Builders has seen more than 2,600 students repair more than 180 homes, churches, and schools in communities in the United States and the Bahamas.
Kingdom Builders originated under the direction of several ministers called to missions. It has been their goal to provide labor to communities where funds are available for materials. With the use of free labor, these funds can be stretched and transformed into a wise use of money. It has also been a conviction to create productive projects while keeping costs down to a minimum.
Kingdom Builders began with a pilot project in Boone, North Carolina in 1999. Over 100 teenagers and adults worked to repair homes, minister in nursing homes, aid at a thrift store and homeless shelter, and provided labor for lawn maintenance.
Following a great success, plans were made to conduct the second project in Statesboro, Georgia whereover 150 teenagers participated.
In 2001 the project exploded to 280 participants. That summer, under the theme, “Holy Sweat: To Love is to Serve,” they were housed at the Haddock Baptist Church in Haddock, Georgia.
Kingdom Builders Ministries, Inc. was awarded non-profit status in May 2002. A board of directors oversees the expenditures and carries out policies concerning the ministry.
2002 was an extensive summer. KB accomplished 2 projects, which carried the theme “Improve Your Serve”. In Manchester, Georgia over 320 teenagers and adults provided over 13,000 labor hours. Two weeks later, 124 participants traveled by air and sea to Bimini, Bahamas. There, work took place on 3 homes, a school, a park, and a church. Also, KB Kids Club and a baseball clinic were conducted.
In 2003, KB rolled through Marietta, Georgia with two individual projects. There, work was completed on more than 35 homes and an ongoing partnership with the City of Marietta and Cobb County was forged.
In 2004, KB converged on Rome, Georgia with over 250 participants and Raleigh, North Carolina with close to 200. These weeks transformed these areas and the teenagers who participated.
In 2005, KB’s first Collegiate Projects took place in Bimini, Bahamas and West End, Grand Bahama Island. Four Universities from GA and NC participated in projects on Bimini; completed work on two churches, three homes, and a local school; and assisted with a baseball clinic for the children. The third week of the Collegiate Project took place on the West End of Grand Bahama Island. Hurricanes Jeanne and Francis created extensive damage. During the “pioneer” week of projects on West End, a college group from Valdosta State was able to work on five homes and a church.
Taliaferro County in Central Georgia was the focus of a great initiative in 2005. Touching Taliaferro With Love is a partnership of individuals, organizations, agencies, government and churches who are choosing to invest their lives and resources in the future of the children of Taliaferro County. KB completed 28 homes, worked in a daycare and provided a sports camp for over 80 children.
KB crossed a threshold and became a more year-round focused group with a full-time staff member.
In 2006 KB served in New Orleans, Raleigh, North Carolina, Griffin, Georgia, and the Bahamas. KB worked on a total of 45 homes at these locations. Work was also done in many community service agencies and churches.
In 2007 KB served in New Orleans, Louisiana, Covington, Georgia, Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Bahamas. Over 70 homes were renovated, at these projects. Several groups participated in the Bahamas constructing bathrooms at a feeding center and carrying on street ministries in the villages.
Kingdom Builders also had a pilot project for families (In Gen) in Raleigh. There, KB, hosted ages 6 and up. Families worked together serving others while they served Christ.
This past summer, KB brought in home. Statesboro was the recipient of a Youth Project and an InGen Project. Over 200 teens and adults served in Statesboro, New Orleans, and the Bahamas.
2009 is shaping up to be a great summer. The organization will be in a new location. Ashland, Kentucky will be a great opportunity for the local community and others who desire to participate. Next summer, Kingdom Builders will be celebrating 10 years. There will be no better place to celebrate this milestone other than where it all began. Boone, North Carolina served as the first host city in 1999 and 10 years later KB will make an impact.